Fred MacMurray - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 30, 1908 |
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| Died | November 05, 1991 (age 83) |
| Birthplace | Kankakee, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Fred MacMurray's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Leading roles in Hollywood films ('Double Indemnity', 'The Apartment'), and the television series 'My Three Sons' |
Intro
Fred MacMurray was a prominent American actor best known for his roles in classic films such as 'Double Indemnity' and 'The Apartment', as well as the popular television series 'My Three Sons.' Renowned for his versatility and dependable on-screen presence, MacMurray was one of Hollywood's most bankable and highest-grossing stars from the 1930s through the 1950s.
Early Life & Background
Fred MacMurray was born to Maleta Martin and Frederick Talmadge MacMurray. He was raised in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, after his family moved there during his childhood. He attended Carroll College (now Carroll University) in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where he played several sports and developed a love for music, performing in local bands before turning to acting.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Walter Neff in Billy Wilder's 'Double Indemnity' (1944)
- Featured in several Preston Sturges comedies, including 'The Miracle of Morgan's Creek' (1944)
- 'The Apartment' (1960), Oscar-winning film directed by Billy Wilder
- Played Steve Douglas in the long-running TV show 'My Three Sons' (1960–1972)
- Appeared in popular Disney comedies like 'The Shaggy Dog' (1959) and 'The Absent-Minded Professor' (1961)
Trivia
- MacMurray was one of the wealthiest actors of his era, known for his investments and frugal lifestyle.
- He worked with some of Hollywood's most acclaimed directors, including Billy Wilder and Preston Sturges.
- He was the first person to sign a multi-picture contract with Walt Disney Studios.
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Fred MacMurray was born the 30 August 1908.
Kankakee, Illinois, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About August 30th, 1908, in brief:
- Day of the week: August 30th, 1908 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Red Wing Medley by Arthur Pryor's Band
- Popular movie: The Red Girl directed by D.W. Griffith
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